David Summerton Business Consulting
The Art Of Ignoring Criticism We are all going to receive some form of criticism, regardless of what we do and how we conduct ourselves – this is an inescapable fact of life! For some people this can be a crushing process which takes a long time to get over – for some people specific …
How To Be A Successful Manager The demands of management mean that we need to perfect an approach to tasks that is just more than a one-dimensional, “one size fits all” style of delivery and decision-making. The “job” is far more demanding that just that simplistic view of the world. The ideal situation to be …
HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU? We all must deal with crises of confidence in our lives at different stages in our lives. Did I do the right thing? Could I have done that better and what will those around me think of what I have done? It is not just our own actions that create …
How Can I Improve My Work Output? If we have a Project that has gone well the temptation is to bathe in the glory and then move onto the next big issue – whilst this is a perfectly natural thing to do it is far better to sit down and analyse and identify the nuts …
How Can I Achieve My Goals? We all have goals, dreams, ambitions and the desire to succeed; what separates out those people who achieve from those who do not boils down to asking yourself some hard questions and focusing in onto key areas of you and your personality. The following pointers will accurately help you …
How To Survive The First 100 Days In a New Job Make sure that the Induction you receive is as full as possible. Ask lots of questions. Get to know the Team. Identify what it will take for you to be a success and how your team will contribute to this if you are a …
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How Are Managerial Decision Making And Conflict Linked? What tactics do managers use when trying to exert influence and power through information and decision making? Information Control: information gives power. It is always hard to argue against the facts, even if you consider them to be flawed or even worse, wrong. Managers keep key pieces …
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The Ten Qualities Needed For Success Burning ambition You want that promotion, the lead on that exciting project, to make a success of your own business. So does everyone else. The big question is how much you want it. Winners thirst for success, and are prepared to give more, sacrifice more and do what others …
The Three Rules Of Competence What marks out the Competent from the Incompetent? We recognise incompetence instantly but the science of Competence really boils down to three inter-related components. Present yourself clearly - a clear message with clean, basic language always works, leaving those around you with a certain picture of you and your message. …
The Four Rules Of Performance What sets out good performance from poor performance? We recognise poor performance instantly but the science of Performance really boils down to four inter-related components. Competence – are you credible in carrying out the task as set and required? Knowledge – do you actually know what it is that you …
